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DCP0606Y automotive step-down converters let designers build extremely compact and efficient step-down power supplies to deliver 6A maximum output current at a voltage as low as 0.6V. The converters are conceived for applications such as telematics, heads-up displays, infotainment, multimedia and camera digital core power, ADAS power supplies, and others that require high-current low-voltage post regulation. An evaluation board, STEVAL-0606YADJ, is available now to simplify getting started and accelerate development. With high-side and low-side MOSFETs, gate drivers, control logic, protection, and soft-start circuitry integrated in the DCP0606Y’s 3mm x 2mm package, the design is complete with minimal additional external components. A single resistor sets the switching frequency, which can be 1.8MHz, 2.25MHz, 3.5MHz, or 4MHz thereby permitting low capacitor and inductor values. Internal frequency dithering attenuates EMI peaks and the DCP0606Y allows further optimization by providing lo

STMicroelectronics’ L9800 8-channel automotive low-side driver is ISO 26262 compliant and housed in a compact, leadless outline that saves space in body-control modules, HVAC and climate controls, and power-domain controls. The L9800 outputs can drive resistive, capacitive, or inductive loads like relays, solenoids, and LEDs. With continuous real-time diagnostics and open-circuit, short-circuit, overcurrent, and overtemperature protection per channel, the L9800 enhances vehicle reliability and eases system-level ISO 26262 certification up to ASIL-B. The diagnostic signals are available at the L9800’s SPI port, which also provides access to the driver’s internal configuration registers for device set-up. The eight output channels can be driven via the SPI interface or alternatively using two dedicated parallel inputs that can be mapped to selected outputs. These pins also allow emergency hardware control of two default channels even if the digital supply voltage is not available. This l

LEOPOL1 point-of-load step-down converter for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) deployments meets the needs of equipment developers targeting the New Space market, now expanding throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. The emerging New Space industry, driven by private-sector companies, is enabling new services such as communication and earth observation, delivered from satellites built and launched cost-effectively into low earth orbits. The LEOPOL1 is the latest in ST’s LEO series of power, analog, and logic ICs developed for low cost of ownership with quality assurance and radiation hardness optimized for LEO satellites, leveraging automotive best practices including statistical process control. The LEOPOL1 is radiation hardened by design to withstand the hazards encountered in LEO altitudes, leveraging ST’s space-proven BCD6-SOI (Silicon-On-Insulator) technology. Key hardness parameters include 50 krad(Si) total ionizing dose (TID) and 3.1011 proton/cm2 total non-ionizing dose (TNID). Singl

 STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT combines a breakdown-voltage rating of 1600V and high thermal performance with efficiency in soft-switching topologies and easy paralleling in high-power applications, including induction heaters and cookers, microwave ovens, and rice cookers. With maximum junction temperature of 175°C and low thermal resistance ensuring efficient dissipation, the STGWA30IH160DF2 has a current rating of 30A and ensures long-term reliability in challenging environments. Extending the STPOWER portfolio, this is the first 1600V IGBT in ST’s new IH2-generation. The devices leverage advanced trench gate field-stop (TGFS) technology to combine its high breakdown-voltage capability with low saturation voltage (VCEsat) to minimize conduction losses. While the STGWA30IH160DF2 has VCEsat of just 1.77V (typical, at rated current), TGFS technology also minimizes tail current resulting in low turn-off energy. In addition, the anti-parallel diode has a low forward voltage and soft recovery that

We are pleased to announce the release of TouchGFX 4.25.0, a significant update packed with new core functionalities and numerous bug fixes to enhance your development experience. Here’s a glimpse of what’s new:LTDC-driven display: emulated framebufferThis major feature introduces memory savings by using the MCU’s memory instead of external RAM. By allocating memory for only a subregion of the display and synchronizing between the LCD controller and graphics framework, full screen storage is unnecessary. This is ideal for static UIs but may require adjustments for animations to avoid screen tearing. Check out the blog article and the dedicated page in our documentation. Bitmap font compressionTouchGFX 4.25.0 introduces bitmap font compression, which can drastically reduce flash usage for applications with extensive font usage. You can enable 4Bpp bitmap font compression in the Designer under the Typography tab in the “Text” menu and configure the “Compressed Font Cache Size” in the Tex

This ST67W611M1 module is designed to simplify the deployment of IoT solutions enhanced by edge AI and aims to drive wireless innovation and improve design scalability for software developers. Key benefits Seamless integration with the STM32Cube ecosystemSimplify development process with the STM32Cube software expansion package offering intuitive APIs and ready-to-use demo applications.  Flexible configuration optionsSelect from three configuration options—embedded antenna, RF connector, and RF pin output—to best suit project needs, enabling easy addition of wireless connectivity to existing applications.  Efficient developmentLeverage 4 Mbytes of flash with OTA updates for easy firmware management and reduce design complexity with integrated components like balun, PA, LNA, and switch.  Future-proof connectivityIntegrate Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® LE into your applications and anticipate future enhancements with Matter protocol and Thread features, scheduled for software updates in Q3 and

STMicroelectronics has revealed new class-D automotive audio amplifiers for smart-cockpit applications, engineered for tiny overall dimensions and with a digital input that simplifies circuit design. The new HFDA80D and HFDA90D extend ST’s family of high-frequency automotive amplifiers, complementing the HFA80A analog-input IC. All the devices operate at a switching frequency of 2MHz to save PCB space and lower the bill of materials. Also containing architectural innovations that minimize the package pin count and external components, the ICs deliver four 27W output channels from a 7mm x 7mm exposed-pad-up LQFP48 package. With their digital inputs, the HFDA80D and HFDA90D further ease integration, simplify design, and save extra space by eliminating analog conversion. The devices increase audio clarity and elevate efficiency above the typical value for this type of device. Configured and fully addressable through their I2C bus interface, the HFDA80D and HFDA90D deliver high output powe

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STDRIVE102H and STDRIVE102BH, beginning a new generation of integrated gate drivers for three-phase brushless motors to boost performance, efficiency, and economy in consumer and industrial equipment. With an operating-voltage range of 6V to 50V, the STDRIVE102H for single-shunt control and STDRIVE102BH for three-shunt control are easily configured through two analog pins. A simple resistor divider can program the gate-drive current supplied to the external MOSFETs and lets designers optimize the power-stage performance, including limiting the switching slew rate, without using gate resistors. With a low-current stand-by mode that effectively preserves battery performance, the new drivers are suited to cordless power tools and appliances, e-bikes, and mobile robots, as well as industrial drives. The drivers integrate charge-pump circuitry capable of sustaining unlimited on-time of the high-side MOSFETs, which simplifies the design of applications t

The L9026 8-channel driver from STMicroelectronics has six configurable high-side/low-side outputs and two high-side outputs, delivering a flexible solution in a choice of compact outlines for space-constrained applications. With a limp-home mode in case of controller failure and two extra input pins for failsafe operation, the L9026 enhances safety and reliability. Capable of driving multiple relays, solenoids, LEDs, and resistive loads in equipment such as body electronics, climate controls, and fuel-injection systems, the L9026 can handle resistive, capacitive, and inductive loads. The device has an SPI interface with registers for storing the device configuration as well as internal mapping and PWM behavior. The limp-home mode, activated according to register settings OR-ed with the external failsafe pins, allows two drivers to remain operational after detection of a fault or supply undervoltage. With advanced diagnostic and protection features for each channel, the L9026 eases ISO

STMicroelectronics has released a set of antenna-matching companion chips for STM32WL33 wireless microcontrollers (MCUs) to simplify the development of IoT, smart-metering, and remote-monitoring applications. The new MLPF-WL-01D3/02D3/04D3  ICs combine impedance matching and harmonic filtering on a single glass substrate to optimize the main radio’s RF performance, leveraging proprietary integrated passive device (IPD) technology. Precision engineered and housed in an ultra-compact package, the highly integrated devices ensure right-first-time design while saving development time, bill-of-materials costs, and board space. Integrating antenna protection, the new devices substantially simplify the RF connection to the MCU. In addition to ensuring optimal performance, integrated matching and filtering also increases reliability and reduces overall cost by eliminating the need to combine multiple discrete components. In total, there will be seven variants, letting designers optimize for ra

Three new microcontrollers (MCUs) are joining the STM32C0 series, giving designers more flexibility with options including greater memory density, extended interfaces, and CAN FD for enhanced communication capability. The new MCUs now joining the cost-efficient series include the STM32C051, with up to 64 KByte of flash for applications that need more storage than STM32C031 MCUs can provide. Additional features include extra interfaces and more user I/O channels in packages with up to 48 pins. Also new, the STM32C091 and STM32C092 extend flash density up to 256 KByte in packages up to 64 pins, adding a CAN FD interface in the STM32C092. With CAN FD on-chip, users can trim the BOM and simplify the hardware design of industrial communication and networking devices, leveraging the upgraded protocol’s flexibility, speed, and payload capacity.  "The STM32C0 series offers great flexibility as a cost-conscious line in the STM32 family, with memory ranging from 32 KByte to 256 KByte of flash an

The latest STDRIVEG610 and STDRIVEG611 give designers two options to manage GaN devices in power conversion and motion applications for greater efficiency, power density and ruggedness in consumer and industrial applications. The STDRIVEG610 addresses applications requiring an extremely fast 300ns start-up time which is an important parameter for converter topologies like LLC or ACF ensuring accurate controlled turn-off intervals in burst mode. The STDRIVEG611 is tailored for hard switching in motion-control applications with additional protections features like high-side UVLO and smart shut down overcurrent protection. Both devices are suitable for hard-switching and soft-switching topologies with built-in interlocking to prevent cross conduction. The STDRIVEG610 elevates the performance of power adapters, chargers, and power-factor correction (PFC) circuits. The STDRIVEG611 saves space as well as boosting efficiency and reliability in drives for home appliances, pumps and compressors

STMicroelectronics’ STGAP4S galvanically isolated automotive gate driver for SiC MOSFETs and IGBTs gives flexibility to control inverters of different power ratings featuring programmable protections and rich diagnostics that allow ISO 26262 ASIL D qualification. With analog-digital converter (ADC) and flyback controller integrated, the STGAP4S provides a highly featured and functional-safety qualified driver for scalable EV-powertrain designs. The STGAP4S owes its flexibility to the output circuit that allows connecting the high-voltage power stage to an external MOSFET’s push-pull buffer to scale the gate-current capability. This architecture lets engineers leverage the STGAP4S and its wide features to control inverters with different power ratings, up to high-power designs with multiple power switches in parallel. The driver can generate up to tens of amperes of gate-drive current with very small MOSFETs and handles a maximum operating voltage of 1200V. Among the driver’s key featur

ST is one of the two first companies to achieve EUCC certification in France and Europe for its ST54 product family, an all-in-one NFC controller, eSIM, and secure element for connected devices. This milestone underscores ST's commitment to providing state-of-the-art security solutions that meet the stringent cybersecurity regulations now required in Europe. With the adoption of the EU Cybersecurity Act (CSA), the European Union (EU) has introduced a new security certification scheme called "EUCC" (EU Common Criteria). The EUCC scheme aims to harmonize cybersecurity standards across all 27 member states, replacing the previous SOG-IS scheme. The EUCC will become an essential certification reference for upcoming European regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the cybersecurity update for the Radio Equipment Directive (RED). Starting in 2026, developers of connected products sold in the EU will leverage this new "EUCC" scheme, which serves as the first reference for highe

ST introduces an industry-first autotuning feature on the ST31R480 secure microcontroller. Software and OS developers can now create fully interoperable smartcards while automatically optimizing energy harvesting. Interoperability meets energy harvestingThe ST31R480 now comes with an innovative smart autotuning feature. This secure MCU automatically adjusts itself to match the frequency of the reader while optimizing energy harvesting in various field conditions. This feature addresses two significant challenges: in high field environments, the chip limits the loading effect behavior to prevent overloading, while in low field environments, it maximizes energy harvesting to ensure efficient operation. Previously, developers had to compromise between these two behaviors. This smart autotuning feature delivers optimal performance in both scenarios. Simplifying the development process for software engineersThe ST31R480's smart autotuning capability offers numerous advantages for software a

STMicroelectronics’ IIS2DULPX industrial MEMS accelerometer combines machine learning, power saving, and capability to operate at high-temperature, facilitating intensive sensorization for smarter, data-driven operations and decision making in asset tracking, robotics, and factory automation, as well as industrial-safety equipment and healthcare devices. With in-sensor AI to relieve the host processor and automatic self-configuration to optimize power consumption, the IIS2DULPX lets equipment makers build maintenance-free, battery-powered smart sensor nodes in convenient form factors. “Our new IIS2DULPX accelerometer uniquely combines edge processing with ultra-low-power consumption and extended operating temperature range for the next generation of smart industrial sensors,” said Tarik Souibes, MEMS sub-group marketing director, STMicroelectronics. “With their on-chip intelligence, these accelerometers operate and adapt in real time to context, giving flexibility to adopt a determinis

STMicroelectronics has introduced a series of serial EEPROMs that contain a unique 128-bit read-only ID (UID) to meet market requirements for product recognition, tracking, and repairability. In addition to conventional EEPROM user-memory space for parameter storage and data logging, the read-only UID is preprogrammed in the ST factory and permanently locked. This lets OEMs quickly and easily take advantage of the UID for basic product identification and clone detection as an alternative to an entry-level secure element. The UID can also support versioning and upgrade control. With memory sizes from 32 Kbit to 2 Mbit, each device retains its factory-programmed identity throughout the end-product life cycle, from sourcing and manufacture through to field deployment, maintenance, and disposal. The UID provides seamless traceability, enabling reliability analysis and simplifying equipment re- and repair. Initially available in 64 Kbit and 128 Kbit, the M24xxx-U series are based on ST’s pr

STMicroelectronics has announced mass-market availability of new STM32MP23 general-purpose microprocessors (MPUs), combining high-temperature operation up to 125°C with the speed and efficiency of dual Arm® Cortex®-A35 cores, for superior performance and ruggedness in industrial and Internet-of-Things (IoT) edge compute, advanced HMI, and machine-learning applications. Joining the STM32MP25 series launched in 2024, the new MPUs contain dual 1.5GHz Arm Cortex-A35 cores, a 400MHz Cortex-M33 for real-time applications, and a neural network accelerator with 0.6 TOPS performance. There is also a 3D graphics processor, H.264 decoder, MIPI CSI-2 camera interface with raw data support, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with time-sensitive networking (TSN), and two CAN-FD interfaces. Combining diverse processing resources and optimized on-chip features, the STM32MP23 series fulfills numerous sensing, processing, and data-handling roles throughout smart factories, smart cities, and smart homes. With t

STMicroelectronics’ TSC1801 low-side current-measurement amplifier integrates matched resistors to set the gain, which simplifies the circuit design, saves bill-of-materials costs, and ensures gain accuracy within 0.15% over the entire temperature range. The fixed gain also eliminates production trimming of external resistors. Combining very high accuracy and wide bandwidth, the TSC1801 is used for motor control, solar power conditioning, high-bandwidth current sensing, and automotive power conditioning. The first gain value offered is 20V/V, with 5V/V and 50V/V models to follow. Capable of bidirectional current sensing, the amplifier is optimized for use with precision low-value shunt (sense) resistors at low common-mode voltages. The architecture, dedicated to low-side sensing, permits tightly controlled parameters, including total output error better than 0.5% and offset voltage of ±200μV (max). The TSC1801’s 2.1MHz bandwidth rating allows pulse-by-pulse current control even in very

ST has announced the general availability of the STM32WL33 wireless MCUs, which integrate the latest-generation sub-GHz long-range radio and Arm® Cortex®-M0+ core. These MCUs are designed to simplify wireless solution designs, reduce time-to-market, and prolong battery life, making them ideal for various applications. Key benefits for developers Device-specific software and middleware:Access to STM32CubeWL3 software and middleware Support for development boards like NUCLEO-WL33CC1 (868/915 MHz) and NUCLEO-WL33CC2 (433 MHz)  Power efficiency and design:Ultra-low-power architecture: Optimizes wireless range, simplifies design, extends battery life LCSC flow-sensor controller: Optimizes water metering devices, operates with traditional meters, provides anti-tampering, extends battery life to over 15 years Receive-only wideband radio: Ultra-low-power (4.2 µA), listens for wake-up signals, negligible battery impact, supports drive-by reading and wake-on-serviceIntegrated features:Memories a

 STMicroelectronics’ IPS4140HQ and IPS4140HQ-1 are richly featured four-channel intelligent power switches, combining a compact 8 mm x 6 mm footprint, 80mΩ RDS(on) (max.) per channel, and 10.5V-36V operating range with extensive diagnostic and protection features. Suited to driving any kind of resistive, capacitive, or inductive load with one side connected to the ground, the switches are used in programmable logic controllers, peripheral input/output ports of industrial PCs, and numerical control machines. With a preset current limit of 0.7A in the IPS4140HQ and 1.0A in the IPS4140HQ-1, the switches also tolerate 41 V maximum applied voltage to enhance system safety and reliability. Per-channel protection and diagnostics include short-circuit protection, as well as temperature monitoring that can turn off and restart overloaded channels independently to maximize system-level fault tolerance and simplify automated recovery. In addition, case-overtemperature monitoring that shuts down t

 The EVLSERVO1 servo driver reference design from STMicroelectronics offers a highly compact solution specifically engineered for high-power motor-control applications, providing designers with a turnkey platform to explore, develop, and prototype without compromises. Delivering 3kW in a compact (50 mm x 80 mm x 60 mm) form factor, the EVLSERVO1 offers a rich set of features for servo motor control in applications including industrial and home automation, home appliances, servo drives, e-bikes, and service and automation robots. Featuring the advanced STSPIN32G4 intelligent motor driver, the EVLSERVO1 allows developers to implement sensorless or sensored field-oriented control (FOC) with one, two, or three shunts; advanced position or torque control algorithms; or six-step control modes. It combines the STSPIN32G4 with a power stage optimized for nominal bus voltages from 24V to 48V. The system drives three-phase brushless motors at up to 2kW using only the heatsink, or 3kW with a fan.

 ST’s VIPerGaN65D flyback converter, with its SOIC16 outline, permits extremely small and economical power supplies, adapters, and USB-PD (Power Delivery) fast chargers up to 65W with universal input voltage.  The quasi-resonant offline converter integrates a 700V gallium nitride (GaN) transistor and optimized gate driver with typical protection features, making wide-bandgap technology easily accessible to elevate power density and efficiency. The GaN transistor operates at up to 240kHz, with minimal switching losses, permitting a small flyback transformer, small passive components, and a compact, low-cost circuit board.  While other members of the VIPerGaN family are packaged in 5mm x 6mm DFN, the VIPerGaN65D is packaged into a more traditional SO16n (narrow) outline.  The converter operates with zero-voltage switching and can adjust the valley-synchronization delay to ensure the GaN transistor always turns on at the valley of the drain resonance. Also featuring dynamic blanking time

 STMicroelectronics has extended its industry-proven family of NFC readers with the addition of the ST25R300, a high-performance device that provides exceptional wakeup range and robustness for applications from e-payments to wireless charging. The ST25R300 offers significantly higher power output (up to 2.2W) and extended range capabilities, allowing designers the freedom to use compact antenna components. The device’s high output power also provides outstanding receiver sensitivity and reliability in electrically noisy environments, such as payment or access-control applications when the reader’s antenna is located behind an LCD screen or metal casing. The ST25R300 is the latest addition to ST’s industry-proven range of NFC Forum universal devices supporting NFC reader/writer, NFC passive P2P initiator and target, and NFC card emulation modes. It is fully compliant with EMVCo 3.x and NFC‑A/B (ISO14443A/B) specifications, including higher bit rates, as well as NFC-F (FeliCa™), NFC-V (

ST AIoT Craft revolutionizes the way that you develop edge AI and IoT solutions, with a seamless approach to real-time or offline dataset creation and management, and generation of AI algorithms for the machine learning core (MLC) technology inside MEMS sensors. Experience a no-code environment leveraging AutoML to effortlessly build machine learning models based on decision trees for inertial MEMS sensors. You can validate model performance directly on hardware sensor nodes via intuitive web and mobile apps, guaranteeing real-world reliability. ST also provides reference designs and components to help you explore and evaluate use cases and proofs-of-concept for your innovations, along with project and model management functionality to help you streamline development and reduce time-to-market. Edge AI classification results can be used in end-to-end applications thanks to the ability of ST AIoT Craft to deploy and configure sensor nodes, gateways, and cloud data ingestion resources. Th